Boat capsizes in Nigeria: 27 dead, over 100 missing

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published 3 weeks ago
At least 27 people have died, and over 100 are missing after a boat capsized on the River Niger in northern Nigeria. The vessel was carrying around 200 people, mostly women heading to a food market. Overloading appears to be a major factor, highlighting the ongoing safety issues with water transportation in Nigeria. Rescue...

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A boat carrying over 200 passengers to a food market capsized on the River Niger in northern Nigeria, resulting in at least eight confirmed deaths and many...
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